783 Demonstration
In the nineteenth century, there was also charity, Li Mu often participated in charity dinners or charity auctions in New York, and sometimes asked Gloria to donate more than 100,200,000 US dollars.
Charity in this era comes more from whims, not long-term stable behavior, and no one treats charity as a business to operate, charity is popular in the United States, and that should be after the twentieth century.
The appearance of Li Mu still changed something, at least in another time and space, Rockefeller did not pay attention to charity at this time.
Perhaps, Laura also proposed it to Rockefeller in another time and space, but Rockefeller didn't pay attention to it.
It's different with Li Mu, looking at Laura's slightly restrained expectant eyes, looking at Gloria who is eager to try, Li Mu can't say anything to refuse, even Chu Xue snatched the ruby from the little padded jacket and gently put it in front of Li Mu.
Well, this fully shows Chu Xue's attitude, Chu Xue has never expressed his opinion on this kind of matter before, and this move is enough for Li Mu to understand Chu Xue's attitude.
"Yes, this is a very good idea, we Chinese have a proverb called: if you are poor, you will be good to yourself, and if you are good, you will help the world, and now I think we should have reached the stage of helping the world." Li Mu immediately agreed, in fact, it is a very pleasant thing to help others, except for selfish guys, of course, such people will not be happy even if they have the whole world.
Li Mu has never been a selfish person, or because he has the confidence of a traverser, Li Mu does not take money too seriously, as long as Li Mu feels worthwhile, many things even if a large amount of financial support is needed, Li Mu will not hesitate, just like immigrating from the Qing Empire, providing education to new immigrants to help them settle in the United States, many people, including Rockefeller, think this is unnecessary, but Li Mu did it, and has seen results.
"Yes, we just want to help others, you and John don't have a good reputation, I think we women should do something, at the very least, to set a good example for the children." Laura is very thoughtful, although Laura is a housewife, Laura is willing to share Rockefeller's worries within the scope of her ability.
"We?" Rockefeller noticed Laura's choice of words.
"Yes, we do." Gloria is also very positive, compared to Laura and Hatsuyuki, Gloria has experience as a journalist, has seen more of the dark side of society, and has a deeper understanding of human nature, and many times, a small help can change a person's life.
When she used to be a journalist, Gloria often called for attention to the vulnerable in the newspapers, but at that stage in the United States at that time, Gloria's voice was insignificant, and even if it was seen, it would be considered just a little girl's impulse.
Now it's different, now Gloria is already a representative of successful women in the new era, using "Urban Beauty", Gloria has successfully established a new image among housewives, not that housewives must stay at home and teach their husbands and children, housewives can also have dreams, and they can also chase dreams, Laura is influenced by Gloria to a certain extent, you must know that Laura is a loyal reader of "Urban Beauty".
Li Mu didn't notice Gloria and Laura's expectant eyes, after Laura mentioned the children, Li Mu's eyes locked on the little padded jacket and Little Will, and Elizabeth, to be honest, Li Mu was very touched, it is certain that when Li Mu is a hundred years later, Li Mu will leave a huge business empire for Little Cotton Jacket and Little Will, and then Little Cotton Jacket and Little Will will become the helmsman of the business empire, so can Little Cotton Jacket and Little Will be competent for that role? Can you keep the family business left by Li Mu?
This is the issue that Li Mu is most concerned about now.
In fact, all parents are concerned about this problem, but Li Mu does not have too many requirements for the current little padded jacket and little Wei, Li Mu only requires the child to be cheerful and enthusiastic, caring, and polite.
Charity is a good starting point, at least let Xiao Padded Jacket and Little Will know that not everyone in this world is clothed and fed, and Little Padded Jacket and Little Will should be allowed to cherish their current life and be grateful.
Thinking of this, Li Mu suddenly felt that he didn't pay enough attention to the children, he had been in Luzon for so long, Li Mu hadn't taken Xiao Padded Jacket and Xiao Wei out to play, as a father, Li Mu was indeed a little incompetent.
"Great idea, we should set a good example for the kids, so, what do you need me and John to do?" Li Mu made it clear that he supported it, and as long as Laura's request was not excessive, Li Mu would try his best to cooperate.
"You need to mobilize more people to join in, Ream, you know, you and John both have huge social influence, all over New York, and even all over the United States, there are countless people who idolize you, you are outstanding in your respective fields, and many people want to please you, so as long as you and John support, even if it's just a gesture, I believe there will be countless people who will pay attention to our foundation." Laura is quite good at praising people, and Li Mu is embarrassed to praise people.
"I can appeal on 'Urban Beauty', and someone will respond." Gloria is full of interest, this is an idle person, after having Little Will, Gloria is trapped on Governor's Island every day, and she is already going crazy.
"Of course it will, think about it, countless housewives are bored at home and want to go crazy, they also need a stage to show, rich people can donate, people who don't have money can volunteer, there are countless ways to help others, as long as you are willing to act." Laura said very emotionally, in the past, Laura was one of the countless housewives who were bored at home and wanted to go crazy.
"So what are we waiting for?" Gloria is very positive, and when she sees her dreams come true, Gloria can't wait.
Well, neither Li Mu nor Rockefeller had a chance to speak, and the matter was finalized by Gloria and Laura.
Li Mu suddenly felt that Laura was not asking for Li Mu and Rockefeller's opinions at all just now, but was just informing Li Mu and Rockefeller about this matter, Li Mu had a feeling that even if Li Mu and Rockefeller disagreed, Gloria and Laura would do the same.
Well, Chu Xue won't, if Li Mu doesn't agree, Chu Xue will definitely not go against Li Mu's will, however, Chu Xue will be unhappy.
Thinking of this, Li Mu and Rockefeller exchanged a speechless wry smile, the women in the family are too assertive and not good, which is not conducive to maintaining the authority of their husbands.
Fortunately, Li Mu and Rockefeller love their wives very much, even if Rockefeller currently feels loveless for charity, Rockefeller will not stop Laura from doing what she loves, Li Mu will not, not only will not, Li Mu also strongly supports, so Laura and Gloria's foundation received the first donation, one million dollars from Li Mu's private person.
Li Mu felt that he was a very uncreative person, but he didn't expect Laura and Gloria to be even less creative than Li Mu, Laura and Gloria's foundation was called "Laura and Gloria's Foundation", originally Laura and Gloria wanted to add Chu Xue's name, but Chu Xue politely refused, Chu Xue can contribute her own strength to the foundation, but the foundation is not suitable to add Chu Xue's name, which will affect the reputation of Li Mu's family and the Barron family.
It was at this time that Li Mu knew how much money the women in the family had, Li Mu didn't remember what money he had given Gloria and Chu Xue, because Gloria and Chu Xue didn't seem to have a place to use money at all, but Will and Yan Hu's funds in the Columbia Investment Company were all handled by Chu Xue, Li Mu didn't pay attention to how much money Will and Yan Hu invested in the Columbia Investment Company, but if they can use the "fund" title, the amount will definitely not be less, and the annual dividends given to Will by the Horse Arms Company are also invested by Chu Xue. Compared to Hatsuyuki, who often deals with financial work, Gloria is obviously inferior in this regard.
This is also normal, each has its own strengths, and the first snow is not as good as Gloria.
For the newborn "Laura and Gloria's Foundation", the women all showed great enthusiasm, Li Mu felt that he had donated a million dollars enough, but he didn't expect his women to be more generous, Gloria donated 1.5 million, and Chu Xue also donated 800,000, and it was in the name of Yan Hu, looking at the meaning of Chu Xue, it was only because he didn't want to exceed Li Mu's donation that he donated so much.
This is very interesting, after seeing Chu Xue's donation in the name of Yan Hu, Gloria's eyes rolled, and she attributed her donation to Little Will's name, which is estimated to be the first position held by Little Will, because with this $1.5 million donation, Little Will, who is less than a year old, has become the honorary director of "Laura and Gloria's Foundation".
Li Mu didn't think about it so much, and he didn't be embarrassed for too long, because what was even more embarrassing was Rockefeller, like Li Mu, Rockefeller also donated one million dollars, but then, in Rockefeller's surprised eyes, Laura donated a full two million, which simply made Rockefeller's face red
"Mom, can I make a donation?" Laura's demonstration paid off immediately, and Elizabeth squirmed for a long time, finally whispering the question to Laura.
"Of course you can, my baby, you're willing to help others, which makes mom happy." Laura was really pleased, squatted down and hugged Elizabeth and kissed her.
"I don't have that many dollars, though." Elizabeth felt Laura's encouragement, and although she was a little braver, her voice was still not loud enough.
"It's okay baby, even if you only have a dollar, Mommy is proud of you." Laura was so radiant that she would be proud of a dollar, even a penny.
Rockefeller's daughter, the pocket money is more than one dollar, Elizabeth took out a roll of paper money from her small purse, there are small and medium, it seems that Rockefeller and Laura pay attention to cultivating Elizabeth's financial awareness.
"Baby, don't donate all your money, charity should do what you can, so I suggest that you donate one dollar is enough, but make it a habit to donate one dollar every month in the future." Rockefeller also seized every opportunity to teach by word and deed, but Rockefeller had his own way to alleviate Elizabeth's embarrassment: "Don't worry, baby, no matter how much you donate, I will make up $10,000 for you." ”
Well, this time it was enough, after all, Elizabeth was just a child, and no one asked her to do that to that extent.
"No, John, don't do this, Innie is as much as you donate, and you should educate Innie more about honesty." Laura had a serious expression and didn't save face for Rockefeller, so she pointed it out in front of Li Mu's family.
"Uh-" Rockefeller probably didn't expect such a serious problem, and looked at Laura with a surprised face, but when he turned to face Elizabeth, his face was immediately full of sincerity: "-yes baby, Daddy made a mistake, it was a wrong demonstration just now, remember to be honest at all times." ”
On this honest question, this is related to the quality of people, maybe in the future after entering the society, people will become tactful, but tactfulness and dishonesty are two different things, no one likes a person who is a liar, even if it is a "white lie" in a sense, at least, in the child's infancy, to give the child a correct values.
Laura and Rockefeller's education method is simply a vivid demonstration lesson for Li Mu, Gloria, and Chu Xue, three novice parents, parents want to give their children the best education, but sometimes parents who are busy with their livelihoods ignore that parents are the best teachers for their children.
"I'm really glad that I'm still young, and I think we still have a chance to learn." Li Mu knows that this is also Laura and Rockefeller's reminder to their family, especially for a family like Li Mu, children's education is very important, because when the little padded jacket and little Will grow up, if the little padded jacket and Little Will do not form the correct three views, then the impact of the little padded jacket and Little Will will be even worse.
"Don't worry Reem, you're all still young, some have time, some have opportunity." Rockefeller laughed, making Li Mu understand that it probably meant that if the current trumpet was abolished, he could start all over again in the future.
It's-
It's really nonsense, the person who said this must not have thought about what the trumpet that was abolished in his heart was thinking.
Before going to bed at night, Li Mu came to the room of Chu Xue and Xiao Cotton Jacket, looking at Chu Xue who was telling a story to coax Xiao Cotton Jacket to sleep, Li Mu's heart was infinitely gentle.
When Chu Xue was alone with Xiao Cotton Jacket, she used Chinese, which was requested by Li Mu.